SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 20: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano attends a press conference ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Cristian Chivu opted to skip the pre-match press obligations ahead of Inter Milan’s trip to Pisa, a move explained as a strategic decision by the club.
With a packed schedule and multiple games in quick succession, the Nerazzurri chose to shield players from overexposure.
Meanwhile, allowing Chivu to communicate directly with his squad.
Pisa Vs Inter – Why Chivu Did Not Talk To The Press
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the coach used the private session to address key players.
This includes captain Lautaro Martinez, who has been carefully managed in recent matches to maintain sharpness.
Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, previously substituted in similar circumstances, has also adapted to this approach.
The rationale is clear: preserve the squad’s fitness and focus for the long run.
Indeed, avoiding unnecessary accumulation of minutes that could impact crucial stages later in the season.
Inter now fly to Tuscany with confidence, ready to face a plucky Pisa side unbeaten in six.
This includes impressive points against Lazio and Inter’s fierce-city rivals AC Milan.
The visitors are certainly not to be underestimated and Chivu will be hoping his side are not complacent.
